A special thank you to: Stephanie L. Whitten, EMT-P, CHEC III EMS/Emergency Disaster Management Coordinator Advocate South Suburban Hospital for organizing the STOP THE BLEED PROGRAM. The Joliet American Legion Band for their participation.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the assessment, plan of care, and warning signs of human trafficking in abused patients

Review priorities and decision-making of the emergency preparedness responder’s role in regards to safety and logistics during a mass casualty event

Describe critical care decision-making assessment and interventions in special populations during a mass casualty event caused by trauma or terrorism

Recognize the need for a multidisciplinary emergency response to a mass casualty event

Disclosures:
The activity planners and speakers have indicated there are no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests to disclose, except for Frederick Alexander, MD who is a speaker for Allergan and Merck (CME Committee member).

Commercial Support:
There is no commercial support for this activity.

Financial Support:
This activity is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Accreditation Statement:

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) through the joint providership of Silver Cross Hospital and EMS Region VII. Silver Cross Hospital is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement:
Silver Cross Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.